On the morning of January 22, in a quick exchange with a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Hoang Quoc Huy - Head of Mau Son Meteorological Station said that the lowest temperature measured in Mau Son is only 0.2 degrees Celsius, a very low level in this intensified cold air wave.
Also according to Mr. Huy, the low temperature caused a thin layer of frost at the top of Mau Son.
According to Lang Son Hydrometeorological Station, cold air continues to dominate the weather in the area, cloudy, with light rain in some places; after rain, the temperature drops deeply, severe cold, severe cold, strong Northeast winds. Common temperature 8-15 degrees C, especially Mau Son 2-7 degrees C; humidity 67-85%.
In Son La, on January 22, cold air continued to intensify and expand its scope of influence, first in Moc Chau, Van Ho, Bac Yen, Phu Yen, Yen Chau districts, then spreading throughout the province.
From the night of January 21st to 21st, the southeastern area of the province will have rain, scattered showers; other places will have rain in some places. The weather will turn cold, with severe cold in some places, severe cold occurs in high mountainous areas; Northeast wind level 2-3.
The lowest temperature is commonly 10-12 degrees Celsius, especially in high mountainous areas such as Moc Chau, Van Ho, Bac Yen, it decreases to 8-10 degrees Celsius; during the day it fluctuates from 14-18 degrees Celsius.
From January 22nd to 23rd, the cold will continue to persist, high mountainous areas need to be wary of frost.
In Cao Bang, on January 22nd, the weather will be cloudy, with rain and showers in many places; it will be very cold, with severe cold in some places.
Specifically, the western region is severely cold, with severe cold in some places; the lowest temperature is 10-12 degrees Celsius, the highest is 13-15 degrees Celsius.
The western and northern mountainous regions are severely cold, the lowest is 6-8 degrees Celsius, the highest is 10-12 degrees Celsius.
The eastern region is severely cold, the lowest is 5-7 degrees Celsius, the highest is 8-10 degrees Celsius.
South and central area: severe cold, severe cold in some places; lowest 8-10 degrees C, highest 11-13 degrees C. Northeast wind level 2; high mountainous areas should be wary of frost.
Forecast for the next 3 days (January 23-25), the weather will be generally cloudy, with light rain in some places at night and in the morning, sunny skies at times during the day; very cold weather, with severe cold in some places. Lowest temperature 9-11 degrees C, highest 15-17 degrees C.
In Lao Cai, from January 22-24, it is forecast to be deeply cold, with days of severe cold; mountainous areas are severely cold on a large scale, high mountainous areas are severely cold. Areas over 2,600m need to be wary of frost and ice; Fansipan peak is likely to experience light snowfall.
Strong Northeast monsoon makes the lowest temperature commonly 12-14 degrees Celsius, highlands 8-10 degrees Celsius; Sa Pa national tourist area decreases to 5-7 degrees Celsius.
Before the severe cold spell, the meteorological sector recommends that people in mountainous areas proactively prevent cold for people and livestock, and crops.
Do not graze livestock when the outdoor temperature is below 12 degrees Celsius; cover barns, ensure sufficient food; cover seedlings and young plants with nylon; monitor and handle pests and diseases in a timely manner.
Families need to pay attention to keeping the elderly and young children warm to limit health risks.
